2018 Hyundai Creta Facelift Launched – Know Prices, Features and Variant Details

21/05/2018

2018 Hyundai Creta Facelift will make sure that the strong position that it has in this segment retains by the same big margin it has now

Most product life cycles have shortened down than before. For example, Japanese cars would be updated every 6-10 years from the date of launch. There would slightly different options in between but nothing radical. Today, times have changed. Every manufacturer has to roll out new models within six years of original launch. In between that too, there is supposed to be a facelift. Creta came in the year 2015 and 2018 has already a facelift. A brand new model will a couple of later as per the schedule. However, the facelift here or the 2018 model will make sure Creta remains fresh every single time a customer looks at it. We have details of the same as it has been launched.

2018 Hyundai Creta Facelift Design and Dimensions

Major changes are to the design as it gets a brand new grille, front-end design, bumpers and slight tweaks to the headlight. Side profile remains identical though, but it will sport new alloy wheels. The rear has a minor change in bumper along with a tweak to the tail-lamps. There are new body colors on offer.

2018 Hyundai Creta Facelift Interior and features

High-quality interiors will continue with similar dash layout and similar features onboard. Cuise control, automatic wipers, headlights, automatic climate control, fully electric ORVM’s, steering mounted controls, adjustable steering and much more with the SUV to make it. There is no change in colors with the interior. Features break up list is as below.

2018 Hyundai Creta Facelift Variant Breakup

Hyundai Creta 1.4 diesel MT: E+ and S variant
Hyundai Creta 1.6 petrol MT: E, E+, SX, SX (dual tone), SX(O)
Hyundai Creta 1.6 diesel MT: SX, SX (dual tone), SX (O)
Hyundai Creta 1.6 petrol AT: SX
Hyundai Creta 1.6 diesel AT: S, SX

New Hyundai Creta E is now available with only 1.6 petrol MT 123hp

Power windows all around
Driver seat height adjust (Manual)
16-inch steel wheels
Front armrest (sliding)
New Hyundai Creta E+

Features off: 1.6 petrol MT and 1.4 diesel MT

USB charger (petrol only)
Audio system with Bluetooth
New Hyundai Creta S

Features off: 1.4 diesel MT and 1.6 diesel AT

LED daytime running lamps
Front USB Charger
Music system with Bluetooth
Reverse camera and parking sensors
New Hyundai Creta SX

Features off: 1.6 petrol (AT and MT) and 1.6 diesel (AT and MT)

Shark-fin antenna
17-inch alloy wheels (Automatic gearbox variants only)
16-inch alloy wheels (Manual gearbox variants only)
Projector headlamps
Powered sunroof (Automatic gearbox variants only)
Cruise control
LED positioning lamps
LED daytime running lamps
Smart key
USB charging
Music system with Arkamys sound
Cluster ioniser
AVN infotainment with IPS display
Smartphone link
Hyundai Autolink feature (Automatic gearbox variants only)
Static bending lights
Isofix child seat anchors (Automatic gearbox variants only)
New Hyundai Creta SX (dual tone)

Features off: 1.6 petrol MT and 1.6 diesel MT

Shark-fin antenna
17-inch alloy wheels
Projector headlamps
Powered sunroof (Automatic gearbox variants only)
Cruise control
LED positioning lamps
LED daytime running lamps
Smart key
USB charging
Music system with Arkamys mode
Cluster ioniser
AVN infotainment with IPS display
Smartphone link
Hyundai Autolink feature (Automatic gearbox variants only)
Static bending lights
New Hyundai Creta SX (O)

Features off: 1.6 petrol MT and 1.6 diesel MT
Powered sunroof
Six-way adjustable powered driver’s seat
Six airbags
Smart key band
Wireless charging support
ECM feature

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2018 Hyundai Creta Facelift Chassis, suspension and brakes

Monocoque chassis and disc brakes all around with a possibility of 4×4 is on its way for the Indian model. The suspension will continue to be the same with a minor adjustment to it to make sure it performs well.

2018 Hyundai Creta Facelift Price and Launch

Pricing list as below.

2018 Hyundai Creta Facelift Engine And Specification

1.6 petrol and 1.6 diesel units will come too as before. 126 BHP for the diesel and 125 BHP of the petrol continues. Fuel economy has increased. Automatic 6-speed gearbox continue to be on offer in both fuels. 1.4 diesel is being offered with manual geabrox in lower two trims.

2018 Hyundai Creta Facelift Safety

6 airbags on the top variant along with Hill Hold for the automatic and traction control will come with the SUV. Lower variants will have dual airbags and ABS along with EBD as standard, throughout the range.